Fresh Food Merchandise Head [Bakery & Pastry Sections]

Job Description

Analyze past buying trends, sales records, price, and quality of merchandise to determine value and yield.
Responsible for reviewing information about inventory, analyzing how quickly certain products have turned in the past and identifying products that have not been successful for the store. Replenishment of goods in the warehouse and stores; Tracking the high demand models and ensuring that those models are properly sourced and available on demand;
Transferring the goods not sold in one store to another if the demand is higher at another store. Setting targets for Subordinates. Ensuring that the sales are on target and revising the estimations if not. P&L analysis and reporting the same to Department Head.Making sales projections and showing the same to Department Heads. Analysis of MIS reports generated from the ERP system understand the user trends and demands in various stores and cities. Updating the Line Manager / Department Heads about the current trends. Setting the right price points for various goods after the analysis of various goods and the margins needed. Reviewing contracts in place, Making sure that the contract cover all necessary conditions for successful merchandising.

Setting margin targets for the buyers. Collecting market information from buyer. Identifying potential suppliers and interview them to determine whether or not they are capable of producing the right quality and quantity of an item for the store.
Assist with designing advertisements for various types of media. Consumer feedback with shop floor people.

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